Disrespect to an Nco

DISRESPECT TO A NCO The definition of disrespect is lack of respect, discourtesy, or rudeness. In the United States Military, there are rules and regulations you must follow, one of them being respect to a non commissioned officer. No matter the circumstance, whether you agree or not, you are not allowed to talk back, physically fight back, or question judgment. If this does happen, there are consequences and repercussions from the actions taken on your part.

Uniformed Code of Military Justice states that you can ultimately be separated, honorably or dishonorably for actions taken on your part. You can also receive an article fifteen, which takes your hard earned money away from you and your family. It also will take any free time you may have, and can also limit your travel by telling you where you are allowed to go. The importance of maintaining correct protocol and Military bearing on and off duty, is essential because to show disrespect to an NCO when in uniform could cause disrespect among civilians about the military in general.

Any disrespect towards my leaders, from team leader on up to Sergeant Major of the Army, along with the Platoon Leader on up to the Army Chief of Staff, or the President of the United States, can have a negative effect on the Morale and Welfare of those around me, junior or senior. If a Soldier who is junior to me sees my behavior, he may believe that I, being a Specialist, am right because I outrank him. Then this soldier is also doing the same things I am because he thinks he can. Now because this behavior has been passed on, the leaders will have a harder time dealing with their soldiers.

This should include leaving non work-related issues at home, and away from the workplace because they can get in the way of performing my duties as a soldier, especially when the disagreement is with another soldier, or an NCO. I am a Specialist, a rank earned by showing that I have the knowledge to “specialize” in my field. I may not be a team leader, but I am a junior Non Commissioned Officer, which carries certain duties and responsibilities. I had to ask myself, ‘If I were a team leader, would I want my soldiers to treat me like I have treated others? ’ NO!

I would want my soldiers to treat me with respect and dignity. After carefully evaluating the situation that took place I know the way I acted was unacceptable and should be dealt with appropriately. As a solider I understand that situations like this one can not take place again. I not only disrespect my leader but I have placed a unhealthy feeling about respect to NCO”S in my work place. This essay does not cover up the fact that I have disrespected an NCO but I would like to verbally apologize to my NCO’s and my fellow peers at my work place and say that it want happen again.

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